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Consciousness Quote by Sri Aurobindo

“Yoga is a generic name for any discipline by which one attempts to pass out of the limits of one's ordinary mental consciousness into a greater spiritual consciousness.” quote by Sri Aurobindo
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“Yoga is a generic name for any discipline by which one attempts to pass out of the limits of one's ordinary mental consciousness into a greater spiritual consciousness.”

Sri Aurobindo

About This Quote

Source Treat: The Life Divine, 1915

Yoga aims to transcend ordinary mind and reach a higher spiritual awareness.

In simple terms: Yoga moves beyond normal mind to greater spiritual consciousness.

Key Takeaway

Practice to expand consciousness beyond ordinary limits.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness self‑transcendence

Mood

calm aspirational

Type

spiritual instructional

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • retreats
  • study groups
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

consciousness meditation inner growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “passing out” of ordinary mind mean to you?
  • How can you integrate this practice into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be slow and challenging without guidance.

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